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1937
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2011
Phyllis Long Obituary
Spruce Pine -
Phyllis Townsend Long, age 74, of Bailey Ave., passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at her home.
Born on February 21, 1937 in Brevard County, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Elizabeth Young Townsend. She was the wife of the late Henry C. 'Hank' Long, Jr. who passed away on 2009.
She was a member of the Spruce Pine United Methodist Church. She enjoyed volunteering time to the work of her church and enjoyed Tuesday lunch with her, 'Lunch Buddies' from the church.
She is survived by her daughters; Kelli Thisius of Carlton, MI and Tracie Long of Morganton; a son; Steven Long of Rockledge, FL; two sisters; Joan Root of Rockledge, FL and Betty Donnel of Rockledge, FL; a brother; Bert Townsend of Cocoa, FL; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; and many friends in Spruce Pine.
The funeral services for Mrs. Long will be conducted on Friday, June 17 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Spruce Pine United Methodist Church with the Rev's David Hamlin and Lynda Briggs officiating. Interment will be in the Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until the service hour at the church.
Words of comfort may be submitted by going to our website; www.webbfh.com. selecting obituaries, and clicking on the name you wish to view and sign the guestbook. Webb Funeral Home in Spruce Pine, NC is assisting the Long family.
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JoAnn Stumpfhauser
June 21, 2011
So sorry to hear of the loss of Phyllis. She was such a warm and friendly person, and will be missed by many. Along with going to school with her, I had worked with her one Chrismas Season at Victory Groves. She was fun to be with and had a beautiful smile.
Virginia Kiser Ray
June 15, 2011
I've known Phyllis nearly all my life. We both grew up on Peachtree St., rode the same school bus, etc. In 5th grade the two of us waltzed across the stage as "Memories." We were decked out in blue gowns and a halo of flowers. My mother and her father were also classmates and graduated from Cocoa High School in 1930. She was a good and genuine person. I was deeply saddened to learn of her death.
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